Lincoln College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Lincoln College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Lincoln College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Lincoln, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 858, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The college offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 33%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $18,700.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-18
SAT 25th-75th Percentile710-800
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
888
Students enrolled
17%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
44%
Unknown
2%
Black
37%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
70% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
154
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.17% online, 83% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
70%
State Grant Aid
62%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
70%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debtafter graduation
$25k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 6 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 7 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 8 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 9 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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